Well after craft on Tuesday night, I have made progress on my Layer Cake/Jelly roll Quilt.

I managed to border it and now it is in the 'to be quilted pile."

It nicely fits a Queen size bed and is very gender neutral.

Even the purple is not too girly

I love how I was able to use the 'stars' from my stash for the inner diamonds and border.

I decided to go out to the clothes line for a full length shot - as you can see the wind decided to pick up and take my quilt for a spin.

On the next lap around the clothes line, I managed to snap a picture of the quilt doing its best sail impersonation. I have come around to liking this quilt. It is not a masterpiece, but it is pleasant enough.

And on my 'design floor' is my Scattered Tiles Quilt from the workshop I did in March with Robyn Ginn. I am determined to have this sewn together this afternoon - and then ponder borders and other embellishments etc.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

The lovely Kat had made these and posted them on her blog. I had commented about the cute 'lace zipper' and not thought any more about it.

So you can image how surprised I was to find this cute little package in my mailbox. Kat said she thought it would be appropriate because of my miniature sewing machine collection. Thanks Kat.

Now receiving a "Pay it Forward" comes with a condition.

Who would like to pay it forward with me & receive a little handmade gift from me Outback Crafter?

Here's how it works...

** I will make a little something for the first 3 people who comment on this post and say they want to play.

** It will be a surprise and it will arrive when you least expect it.

**
I will have 365 days to do it in. What's the catch? To get a handmade
present from me, you have to play too! This means YOU pledge to send a
little handmade something to 3 readers of your blog (but remember you
will have 365 days to make and send it too). It doesn't have to be
quilty - just handmade.

** You must have a blog.

**
Once you receive your "little something", you must post about your Pay
it Forward on your blog to keep the fun going - be sure to use the Pay
It Forward badge.

I was so excited I squealed when I opened the parcel. My 7 yo son was excited for me and he was very interested in how the little strawberries and carrots in the basket were made.

THANK YOU JODIE - THANK YOU- THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!

Little Red was the prize offered by Jodie in a raffle to assist a fundraising effort by her Mum. You can read abut the fundraising efforts here and of course they will always be willing to take more donations.

I am truly stunned and amazed at the attention to detail and creative design Jodie used for this gorgeous Little Miss Riding Hood.

HI
Welcome Outback Crafter.
I began blogging so I would keep track of my creations, sometimes this works, sometimes not.
I sell some of my creations under the name of Dabble Handmade as I tend to 'dabble' in different crafts.
I hope you enjoy what you see.
Enjoy your time here.